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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.87, 22,369.43 and 10,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.87, 22,369.43 and 10,552.55 is: 14,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.87 : 22,369.43 = 10,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.87/22,369.43 = 10,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.87x = 22,369.43 × 10,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.87x = 236,054,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,054,443.08/16,219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.41

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